Illinois criminal records are maintained by the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification, which administers the Criminal History Information Response Process (CHIRP) under 20 ILCS 2630. Court conviction data is also available through county circuit clerks and the Re:SearchIL judicial portal.
About Illinois Criminal Records
Illinois Criminal Records
County Records
Adams County Inmates
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Use this Adams County, Illinois Sheriff's Office service to browse the inmate population roster.
Champaign County | Court Records
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Court record search from the Champaign County Circuit Clerk.
Child Murderers & Violent Offenders Against Youth
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Use this Illinois State Police service to search for child murderers and offenders convicted of violent offenses against youths.
Cook County Inmates
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Search the Cook County Sheriff's Office inmate records by name or jail number.
Crawford County Inmates - Jail Roster
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The sheriff's office of Crawford County, Illinois provides this daily jail roster, with information including inmate name, bond amount and holds.
Criminal Histories (information)
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Information from the Illinois State Police on how to order criminal history searches under the provisions of the Uniform Conviction Information Act.
DuPage County DUMEG Most Wanted
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DuPage County Illinois Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DUMEG) list of most wanted fugitives.
DuPage County Inmates | SIRIS
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DuPage County, Illinois Sheriff's Inmate Reference Information System (S.I.R.I.S.). Search by name for current inmates or view inmate photos.
Inmates and Parolees | Department of Corrections
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Inmate & parolee search from the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Kane County Indictments
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The State's Attorney's office of Kane County, Illinois provides these daily listings of indictments, with information including suspect name, DOB.
Logan County Court - Criminal Index 1857-1945
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Search Illinois State Archives database of Logan County, Illinois Circuit Court Criminal Case Files for the period 1857-1945.
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Madison County | Criminal Court
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Madison County felony, DUI, misdemeanor, and traffic court records.
McHenry County Criminal Court Records
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Find criminal and traffic filings from the McHenry County Circuit Court. Search by name, case number, or ticket number.
McLean County | Court Records
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McLean County Circuit Clerk criminal and traffic court records.
Methamphetamine Manufacturers in Illinois
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Use this Illinois State Police service to search for persons convicted for manufacturing methamphetamines.
Peoria County | Indictments
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Felony criminal indictments from the Peoria County Grand Jury.
Pittsfield Arrests
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Browse a list of recent arrests made by the Pittsfield, Illinois Police. Tip: Click on "Arrests" at bottom of page. PDF format.
Winnebago County
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Civil, criminal, and traffic case records from the Winnebago County 17th Judicial Circuit Court.
Sangamon County Criminal and Traffic Court Records
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Search Sangamon County, Illinois Circuit Clerk criminal and traffic court records and dockets. Search by name, case number, drivers license number or traffic ticket number.
Winthrop Harbor Arrests
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Browse the police department of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois arrest listings, with information including arresting officer, suspect, charges, bond amount and incident date, location and details.
Will County | Court Records
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Will County Clerk of the Circuit Court online criminal court records and hearing schedule.
Will County Inmates
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Use this service from the Will County, Illinois Sheriff's office to search for inmates by name or CIMIS number.
LaSalle County Criminal Court Records
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Search the LaSalle County, Illinois Court system by name, address, date, etc. for recorded documents. Requires registration with the Jano Justice System.
Jersey County Court Records - Circuit
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Search the Jersey County, Illinois database for circuit court civil, criminal, probate, and traffic filings, or daily dockets.
Criminal Court Records
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Use this Judici service to access criminal court records from 64 courts in Illinois. From their page, select the county at the top menu.
Peoria County
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Peoria County criminal and traffic court records, inmates, and jail bond records.
Statewide Records
City Records
Chicago | Prostitution Patron Arrests
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Chicago Police Department searchable index of recent prostitution solicitor arrests.
Rockford Arrest Log
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Browse the Rockford, Illinois Police arrest log for the past 7 days. Tip: Scroll to bottom of page and click on "Arrest Log". PDF format.
Joliet Convict Register
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Browse this Illinois Trails listing of transcripts from the Joliet, Illinois prison convict registers.
Federal Records
Court Records | U.S. District PACER Illinois
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Search regional U.S. District Courts of Illinois PACER civil, criminal, and bankruptcy court records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in Illinois?
Use the County tab for sheriff inmate locators and county/Superior Court case lookups. The Statewide tab covers state corrections and supreme/appellate court resources.
How do I get my own criminal record?
Most states require a fingerprint-based background check through the state bureau of investigation.
Are Illinois criminal record searches free?
Public registries and inmate locators are free. Certified state-bureau reports charge fees.
Where do I find federal criminal records?
Use PACER for U.S. District Court records and the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.